Know all about Trachyte and Granodiorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyte and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic. Trachyte appears Banded and Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Trachyte is metallic while that of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.