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