Know all about Diorite and Charnockite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Charnockite is Granular. Diorite appears Shiny and Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Charnockite is not available. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.