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