Know all about Larvikite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Larvikite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Larvikite is Phaneritic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Larvikite appears Shiny and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull while that of Basalt is not available. Larvikite and Basalt are available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.