Know all about Trachyte and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyte belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Trachyte appears Banded and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Trachyte is metallic while that of Anthracite is shiny. Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.