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