Know all about Variolite and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Variolite appears Dull and Soft and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Variolite is not available while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Variolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.