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