Know all about Metapelite and Ganister properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Ganister belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Ganister is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Metapelite appears Banded and Ganister appears Rough. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Ganister is dull. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Ganister is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Ganister are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.