Know all about Larvikite and Appinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Larvikite and Appinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Larvikite is Phaneritic whereas that of Appinite is Porphyritic. Larvikite appears Shiny and Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Larvikite and Appinite is subvitreous to dull. Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Appinite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner.