Know all about Andesite and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.