Know all about Andesite and Hornblendite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Hornblendite appears Foliated. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.