Know all about Granodiorite and Dacite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite and Dacite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Dacite appears Vesicular. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Dacite is subvitreous to dull. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.