Know all about Metapelite and Basaltic Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Metapelite appears Banded and Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.