Know all about Diorite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite and Granophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Diorite appears Shiny and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.