Know all about Diabase and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Diabase appears Vesicular and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow 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 Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.