Know all about Variolite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Variolite appears Dull and Soft and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Variolite is not available while that of Laterite is dull. Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Variolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.