Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.