Know all about Rhyodacite and Diabase properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyodacite and Diabase belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rhyodacite is Earthy whereas that of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular. Rhyodacite appears Skeletal and Diabase appears Vesicular. The luster of Rhyodacite is greasy to dull while that of Diabase is not available. Rhyodacite is available in black to grey, dark greenish - grey colors whereas Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Rhyodacite 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.