Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Travertine 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 Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.