Know all about Granophyre and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Metapelite is earthy. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.