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