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