Know all about Amphibolite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite and Schist belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Schist is shiny. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.