Know all about Granite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.