Know all about Variolite and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Variolite appears Dull and Soft and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Variolite is not available while that of Turbidite is metallic. Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Variolite and Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.