Granite and Granodiorite

All about Granite and Granodiorite Properties

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