Know all about Granophyre and Diorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Diorite is Phaneritic. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Diorite appears Shiny. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Diorite is shiny. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Diorite are creating artwork, curling.