Know all about Appinite and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Appinite is Porphyritic whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Appinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Appinite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.