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