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