Ignimbrite and Cataclasite

All about Ignimbrite and Cataclasite Properties

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