Know all about Anthracite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite and Hornfels belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Anthracite and Hornfels is shiny. Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown 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 Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.