Know all about Scoria and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Scoria is subvitreous to dull while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.