Know all about Anthracite and Benmoreite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Benmoreite is earthy. Anthracite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.