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