Know all about Granodiorite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Essexite is not available. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.