Know all about Pumice and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Pumice appears Vesicular and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.