Know all about Andesite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.