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