Know all about Cataclasite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Laterite is dull. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.