Know all about Variolite and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Variolite appears Dull and Soft and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Variolite is not available while that of Metapelite is earthy. Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Variolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.