Know all about Diabase and Teschenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Teschenite is Phaneritic. Diabase appears Vesicular and Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Diabase and Teschenite is not available. Diabase and Teschenite are available in dark grey to black 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 Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.