Know all about Andesite and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Andesite and Boninite is vitreous. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).