Know all about Diabase and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Diabase appears Vesicular and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Shoshonite is dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown 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 Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.