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