Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Cataclasite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.