Know all about Cataclasite and Lignite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Lignite are electricity generation.