Know all about Andesite and Larvikite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Larvikite is Phaneritic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Larvikite appears Shiny. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Larvikite is subvitreous to dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.