Know all about Borolanite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Borolanite is Granular whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Borolanite is greasy to dull while that of Anthracite is shiny. Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Borolanite are cemetery markers and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.