Cataclasite and Amphibolite

All about Cataclasite and Amphibolite Properties

Know all about Cataclasite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite and Amphibolite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.