Know all about Amphibolite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.