Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Anthracite is shiny. Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.