Know all about Anorthosite and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Claystone is dull. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Claystone are pottery.