Know all about Chalk and Larvikite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Chalk is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Larvikite is Phaneritic. Chalk appears Soft and Larvikite appears Shiny. The luster of Chalk is dull while that of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull. Chalk is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Chalk are alumina refineries, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, paper industry, production of lime, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, whiting, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper and that of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.