Know all about Anthracite and Adakite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Adakite is Porphyritic. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Adakite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Anthracite and Adakite are available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry and that of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums.