Know all about Diorite and Pumice properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite and Pumice belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Pumice is Vesicular. Diorite appears Shiny and Pumice appears Vesicular. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Pumice is earthy. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums.