Know all about Granite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Andesite is vitreous. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.