Know all about Anorthosite and 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 Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Shale is dull. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.