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