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