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