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