Know all about Andesite and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.