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