Know all about Anthracite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white 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 Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.