Know all about Vogesite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Vogesite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Vogesite is Porphyritic whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Vogesite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Vogesite is subvitreous to dull while that of Andesite is vitreous. Vogesite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Vogesite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.