Know all about Anthracite and Lherzolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Lherzolite is Grenue. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull. Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Lherzolite is available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple 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 Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums.