Know all about Vogesite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Vogesite is Porphyritic whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Vogesite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Vogesite is subvitreous to dull while that of Anthracite is shiny. Vogesite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Vogesite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.