Know all about Andesite and Greenschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Greenschist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Greenschist is shiny. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Greenschist is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Greenschist are blackboards, manufacture of tools, writing slates.