Know all about Aplite and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.