Andesite and Lherzolite

All about Andesite and Lherzolite Properties

Know all about Andesite and Lherzolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Lherzolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Lherzolite is Grenue. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Lherzolite is available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums.