Know all about Charnockite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Charnockite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Charnockite is Granular whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Charnockite is not available while that of Anthracite is shiny. Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.