Know all about Amphibolite and Gneiss properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite and Gneiss belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Gneiss appears Foliated. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Gneiss is dull. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums.