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