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