Know all about Andesite and Hawaiite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Hawaiite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Hawaiite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Hawaiite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Hawaiite is not available. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Hawaiite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Hawaiite are creating artwork, sea defence.