Know all about Andesite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Anthracite is shiny. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.