Know all about Granodiorite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Skarn 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 Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).