Know all about Amphibolite and Quartzite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite and Quartzite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Quartzite is Foliated, Granular. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Quartzite appears Lustrous. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Quartzite is vitreous. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Quartzite is available in black, blue, brown, green, light grey, purple, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Quartzite are an oil and gas reservoir, as armour rock for sea walls, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, in aquifers, laboratory bench tops, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.