Know all about Metapelite and Carbonatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Metapelite appears Banded and Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Carbonatite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux.