Know all about Anthracite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Andesite is vitreous. Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow 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 Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.