Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Laterite is dull. Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.