Know all about Cataclasite and Gritstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Gritstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Gritstone is Earthy. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Gritstone appears Layered and Foliated. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Gritstone is dull. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Gritstone is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Gritstone are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.