Know all about Granodiorite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.