Know all about Larvikite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Larvikite is Phaneritic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Larvikite appears Shiny and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull while that of Soapstone is greasy. Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).