Know all about Larvikite and Ganister properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Ganister belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Larvikite is Phaneritic whereas that of Ganister is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Larvikite appears Shiny and Ganister appears Rough. The luster of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull while that of Ganister is dull. Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Ganister is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Ganister are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.