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