Know all about Andesite and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Claystone is dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Claystone are pottery.