Know all about Ganister and Larvikite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ganister belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ganister is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Larvikite is Phaneritic. Ganister appears Rough and Larvikite appears Shiny. The luster of Ganister is dull while that of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull. Ganister and Larvikite are available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Ganister are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.