Know all about Scoria and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Scoria and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Scoria is subvitreous to dull while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.