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