Know all about Granodiorite and Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite and Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Granodiorite and Granite are available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums.