Know all about Granodiorite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Arkose is dull. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.