Know all about Metapelite and Appinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Appinite is Porphyritic. Metapelite appears Banded and Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Appinite is subvitreous to dull. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Appinite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner.