Know all about Granodiorite and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.