Know all about Andesite and Sandstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Sandstone appears Rough. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Sandstone is dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Sandstone is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Sandstone are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.