Know all about Eclogite and Diabase properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Eclogite is Earthy whereas that of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular. Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Diabase appears Vesicular. The luster of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull while that of Diabase is not available. Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone and that of Diabase are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.