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