Know all about Anorthosite and Chalk properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Chalk is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Chalk appears Soft. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Chalk is dull. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Chalk is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Chalk are alumina refineries, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, paper industry, production of lime, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, whiting, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.