Know all about Cataclasite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Diatomite is dull. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Diatomite are alumina refineries, animal feed filler, as a feed additive for livestock, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, fire resistant, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, soil conditioner, to ignite fire, used as a filter medium, used as an insecticide, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.