Know all about Larvikite and Gneiss properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Larvikite is Phaneritic whereas that of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy. Larvikite appears Shiny and Gneiss appears Foliated. The luster of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull while that of Gneiss is dull. Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums.