Know all about Larvikite and Diabase properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Larvikite and Diabase belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Larvikite is Phaneritic whereas that of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular. Larvikite appears Shiny and Diabase appears Vesicular. The luster of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull while that of Diabase is not available. Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Larvikite 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.