Know all about Andesite and Harzburgite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Harzburgite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Harzburgite is Phaneritic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Harzburgite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Harzburgite is shiny. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Harzburgite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Harzburgite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.