All about Pegmatite and Cataclasite Properties
Know all about Pegmatite and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Pegmatite and Cataclasite are available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz and that of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.