Know all about Mudstone and Mangerite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Mudstone is Clastic whereas that of Mangerite is Phaneritic. Mudstone appears Rough and Dull and Mangerite appears Shiny. The luster of Mudstone is dull while that of Mangerite is subvitreous to dull. Mudstone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors whereas Mangerite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Mudstone are creating artwork, pottery and that of Mangerite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.