Know all about Amphibolite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite and Soapstone belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Soapstone is greasy. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).