Know all about Dolomite and Rapakivi Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.