Know all about Soapstone and Larvikite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Soapstone is Polished whereas that of Larvikite is Phaneritic. Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Larvikite appears Shiny. The luster of Soapstone is greasy while that of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull. Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors whereas Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.