Know all about Quartzite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Quartzite and Amphibolite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Quartzite is Foliated, Granular whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Quartzite appears Lustrous and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Quartzite is vitreous while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Quartzite is available in black, blue, brown, green, light grey, purple, white, yellow colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses 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 and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.