Properties of Diabase and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diabase vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Diabase Definition and Nephelinite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Diabase and Nephelinite.