Know all about Diabase and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Diabase appears Vesicular and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Diabase are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.