Know all about Amphibolite and Diabase properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Diabase appears Vesicular. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Diabase is not available. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Diabase are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.