Know all about Icelandite and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Icelandite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Icelandite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Icelandite appears Dull and Soft and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Icelandite is vitreous while that of Metapelite is earthy. Icelandite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Icelandite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.