Know all about Lignite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic while that of Anthracite is shiny. Lignite and Anthracite are available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Lignite are electricity generation and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.