Know all about Travertine and Variolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Travertine appears Fibrous and Variolite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Variolite is not available. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Travertine and Variolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.