Know all about Variolite and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Variolite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Variolite appears Dull and Soft and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Variolite is not available while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Variolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.