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