Know all about Granophyre and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.