Know all about Basalt and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basalt and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Basalt appears Dull and Soft and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Basalt is not available while that of Andesite is vitreous. Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Basalt and Andesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.