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