Know all about Ganister and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ganister belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Ganister is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Ganister appears Rough and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Ganister is dull while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Ganister and Cataclasite are available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Ganister are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.