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