Know all about Appinite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Appinite is Porphyritic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Appinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Appinite and Amphibolite are available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.