Andesite and Adamellite

All about Andesite and Adamellite Properties

Know all about Andesite and Adamellite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Adamellite is Porphyritic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Adamellite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Adamellite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Adamellite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Adamellite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.