Know all about Anthracite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite and Phyllite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey 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 Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.