Know all about Metapelite and Chalk properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Chalk is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Metapelite appears Banded and Chalk appears Soft. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Chalk is dull. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Chalk is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Chalk are alumina refineries, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, paper industry, production of lime, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, whiting, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.