Know all about Metapelite and Gabbro properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Gabbro belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Gabbro is Phaneritic. Metapelite appears Banded and Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Gabbro is not available. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.