Know all about Metapelite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite and Hornfels belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Metapelite appears Banded and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Hornfels is shiny. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.