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