Know all about Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available. Anthracite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.