Know all about Talc carbonate and Variolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Talc carbonate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Talc carbonate is Very Soft whereas that of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Talc carbonate appears Soft and Variolite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Talc carbonate is pearly while that of Variolite is not available. Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors whereas Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder and that of Variolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.