Know all about Andesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.