Know all about Andesite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Granophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.