Know all about Dolomite and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Metapelite is earthy. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.