Know all about Anthracite and Talc carbonate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite and Talc carbonate belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Talc carbonate is Very Soft. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Talc carbonate appears Soft. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Talc carbonate is pearly. Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white 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 Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder.