Know all about Granodiorite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).