Know all about Metapelite and Pumice properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Pumice is Vesicular. Metapelite appears Banded and Pumice appears Vesicular. The luster of Metapelite and Pumice is earthy. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that 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.