Know all about Diorite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Diorite appears Shiny and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Soapstone is greasy. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).