Know all about Pumice and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Pumice appears Vesicular and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.