Know all about Trachyte and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyte and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Trachyte appears Banded and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Trachyte is metallic while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.