Know all about Dolomite and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.