Know all about Mudstone and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Mudstone is Clastic whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Mudstone appears Rough and Dull and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Mudstone is dull while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Mudstone and Cataclasite are available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Mudstone are creating artwork, pottery and that of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.