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