Know all about Diorite and Lamprophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite and Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Lamprophyre is Porphyritic. Diorite appears Shiny and Lamprophyre appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Lamprophyre is subvitreous to dull. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Lamprophyre is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Lamprophyre are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).