Know all about Diabase and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Diabase appears Vesicular and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Diabase is not available while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, 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 Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.