Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Variolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rapakivi Granite and Variolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Variolite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Variolite is not available. Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite and Variolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.