Know all about Metapelite and Gneiss properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite and Gneiss belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy. Metapelite appears Banded and Gneiss appears Foliated. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Gneiss is dull. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums.