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All about Amphibolite and Phyllite Properties

Know all about Amphibolite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite and Phyllite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.

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