Know all about Amphibolite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.