Know all about Granodiorite and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Peridotite is shiny. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.