Know all about Granodiorite and Variolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite and Variolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Variolite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Variolite is not available. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Variolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.