Know all about Scoria and Ijolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Scoria and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular. Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular and Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Scoria is subvitreous to dull while that of Ijolite is greasy to dull. Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors whereas Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, 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 Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.