Know all about Amphibolite and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).