Know all about Pumice and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Pumice appears Vesicular and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Andesite is vitreous. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.