Know all about Benmoreite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Benmoreite is earthy while that of Anthracite is shiny. Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.