Know all about Trachyte and Rapakivi Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyte and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Trachyte appears Banded and Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Trachyte is metallic while that of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.