Know all about Claystone and Rhyolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Claystone is Clastic whereas that of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic. Claystone appears Rough and Dull and Rhyolite appears Banded. The luster of Claystone is dull while that of Rhyolite is earthy. Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors whereas Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors. The commercial uses of Claystone are pottery and that of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry.