Know all about Larvikite and Oil shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oil shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Larvikite is Phaneritic whereas that of Oil shale is Splintery. Larvikite appears Shiny and Oil shale appears Muddy. The luster of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull while that of Oil shale is dull. Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Oil shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Oil shale are an oil and gas reservoir.