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