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