Know all about Diorite and Greenschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy. Diorite appears Shiny and Greenschist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Diorite and Greenschist is shiny. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Greenschist is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Greenschist are blackboards, manufacture of tools, writing slates.