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