Know all about Tonalite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tonalite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tonalite is Phaneritic whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Tonalite appears Banded and Foilated and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Tonalite is subvitreous to dull while that of Andesite is vitreous. Tonalite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Tonalite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.