Know all about Granodiorite and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite and Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Tephrite 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 Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.