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