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