Know all about Andesite and Eclogite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Eclogite is Earthy. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone.