Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.