Know all about Aplite and Lamprophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Lamprophyre is Porphyritic. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Lamprophyre appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Lamprophyre is subvitreous to dull. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Lamprophyre is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Lamprophyre are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).