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All about Amphibolite and Dacite Properties

Know all about Amphibolite and Dacite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Dacite appears Vesicular. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Dacite is subvitreous to dull. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite and Dacite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.

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