Know all about Anthracite and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite and Gossan belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Gossan is metallic. Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.