Know all about Cataclasite and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Cataclasite and Obsidian is vitreous. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.