Know all about Cataclasite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite and Schist belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Schist is shiny. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.