Know all about Cataclasite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).