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