Know all about Trachyte and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyte and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Trachyte is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Trachyte appears Banded and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Trachyte is metallic while that of Andesite is vitreous. Trachyte is available in black, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Trachyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.