Know all about Aplite and Hawaiite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Hawaiite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Hawaiite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Hawaiite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Hawaiite is not available. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Hawaiite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Hawaiite are creating artwork, sea defence.