Know all about Andesite and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.