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