Know all about Andesite and Jasperoid properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Jasperoid is Earthy. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Jasperoid is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).