Know all about Foidolite and Diabase properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Foidolite and Diabase belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Foidolite is Earthy whereas that of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular. Foidolite appears Dull and Diabase appears Vesicular. The luster of Foidolite is subvitreous to dull while that of Diabase is not available. Foidolite 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 Foidolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Diabase are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.