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