Know all about Talc carbonate and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Talc carbonate and Anthracite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Talc carbonate is Very Soft whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Talc carbonate appears Soft and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Talc carbonate is pearly while that of Anthracite is shiny. Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.