Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Claystone is dull. Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Claystone are pottery.