Know all about Ganister and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ganister belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Ganister is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Ganister appears Rough and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Ganister is dull while that of Metapelite is earthy. Ganister is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Ganister are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.