Know all about Andesite and Norite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Norite is Phaneritic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Norite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Norite is not available. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Norite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.