Andesite and Charnockite

All about Andesite and Charnockite Properties

Know all about Andesite and Charnockite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Charnockite is Granular. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Charnockite is not available. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.