Know all about Granite and Syenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Syenite is Earthy. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Syenite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Syenite is subvitreous to dull. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.