Know all about Granodiorite and Adakite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Adakite is Porphyritic. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Adakite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Granodiorite and Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums.