Know all about Anthracite and Blueschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite and Blueschist belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Blueschist is Foliated. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Blueschist appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Blueschist is dull. Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Blueschist is available in blue, bluish - grey, purple, shades of blue 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 Blueschist are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, tombstones.