Know all about Granite and Monzonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite and Monzonite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Monzonite is Phaneritic. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Monzonite appears Shiny. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Monzonite is subvitreous to dull. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Monzonite 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 Monzonite are creating artwork.