Know all about Andesite and Phonolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Phonolite is Granular. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Phonolite is greasy to dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.