Know all about Anorthosite and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Gossan is metallic. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.