Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Andesite is vitreous. Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Andesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.