Know all about Cataclasite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).