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