Know all about Anthracite and Hornblendite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Hornblendite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Hornblendite appears Foliated. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull. Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, 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 Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.