Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rapakivi Granite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Andesite is vitreous. Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite and Andesite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.