Know all about Granodiorite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.