Know all about Hornblendite and Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornblendite and Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Hornblendite appears Foliated and Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull while that of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums.