Know all about Ijolite and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, 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 Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.