Know all about Dolomite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Anthracite is shiny. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.