Know all about Dolomite and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.