Know all about Cataclasite and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.