Andesite and Amphibolite

All about Andesite and Amphibolite Properties

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