Know all about Boninite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Anthracite is shiny. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.