Know all about Hornblendite and Variolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornblendite and Variolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Hornblendite appears Foliated and Variolite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull while that of Variolite is not available. Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Hornblendite and Variolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.