Know all about Aplite and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.