Know all about Andesite and Teschenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Teschenite is Phaneritic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Teschenite is not available. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.