Know all about Hornfels and Larvikite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hornfels is Granular, Platy whereas that of Larvikite is Phaneritic. Hornfels appears Dull and Larvikite appears Shiny. The luster of Hornfels is shiny while that of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull. Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors whereas Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Hornfels and Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.