Know all about Andesite and Borolanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Borolanite is Granular. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Borolanite is greasy to dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Borolanite are cemetery markers.