Know all about Cataclasite and Chalk properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Chalk is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Chalk appears Soft. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Chalk is dull. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Chalk is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Chalk are alumina refineries, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, paper industry, production of lime, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, whiting, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.