Know all about Diorite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Diorite appears Shiny and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.