Know all about Andesite and Breccia properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Breccia belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Breccia is Brecciated, Clastic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Breccia appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Breccia is dull to pearly. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Breccia is available in beige, black, blue, brown, buff, green, grey, orange, pink, purple, red, rust, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Breccia are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.