Know all about Diorite and Carbonatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite and Carbonatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Diorite appears Shiny and Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Carbonatite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux.