Know all about Diorite and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Diorite appears Shiny and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Boninite is vitreous. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).