Know all about Travertine and Granodiorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic. Travertine appears Fibrous and Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery and that of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.