Know all about Larvikite and 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 Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Larvikite is Phaneritic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Larvikite appears Shiny and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull while that of Shale is dull. Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas 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 Shale are creating artwork, pottery.