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