Know all about Diorite and Itacolumite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Itacolumite is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Diorite appears Shiny and Itacolumite appears Rough. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Itacolumite is dull. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Itacolumite is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Itacolumite are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.