Know all about Granophyre and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks while Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Claystone is dull. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Claystone are pottery.