Know all about Andesite and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.