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