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