Know all about Andesite and Granulite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Granulite is Granoblastic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Andesite and Granulite is vitreous. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Granulite is available in black, brown colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones.