Know all about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available while that of Metapelite is earthy. Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Metapelite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.