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