Andesite and Schist

All about Andesite and Schist Properties

Know all about Andesite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Schist is shiny. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.