Know all about Amphibolite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Basalt is not available. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.