Know all about Jadeitite and Slate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jadeitite and Slate belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Jadeitite is Earthy whereas that of Slate is Foliated. Jadeitite appears Rough and Dull and Slate appears Dull. The luster of Jadeitite is waxy and dull while that of Slate is dull. Jadeitite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Slate is available in black, brown, buff, green, light to dark grey, purple, red, shades of blue colors. The commercial uses of Jadeitite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, jewelry and that of Slate are blackboards, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, standard material for the bed of billiard table, standard material for the beds of pool and snooker table, tombstones, used in aquariums, writing slates.