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