Know all about Cataclasite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite and Phyllite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.