Know all about Itacolumite and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Itacolumite is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Itacolumite appears Rough and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Itacolumite is dull while that of Metapelite is earthy. Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite 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.