Know all about Scoria and Itacolumite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Itacolumite is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular and Itacolumite appears Rough. The luster of Scoria is subvitreous to dull while that of Itacolumite is dull. Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors whereas Itacolumite is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow 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 Itacolumite are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.