Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rapakivi Granite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.