Know all about Metapelite and Diabase properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular. Metapelite appears Banded and Diabase appears Vesicular. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Diabase is not available. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Diabase are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.