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