Properties of Mudstone and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Mudstone vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Mudstone Definition and Andesite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Mudstone and Andesite.