Know all about Aplite and Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Trachyandesite is earthy. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Trachyandesite are creating artwork, pottery.