Know all about Cataclasite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.