Know all about Cataclasite and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.