Variolite and Litchfieldite

All about Variolite and Litchfieldite Properties

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