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