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