Know all about Diabase and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Diabase appears Vesicular and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Turbidite is metallic. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink 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 Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.