Know all about Andesite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.