Know all about Metapelite and Itacolumite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Itacolumite is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Metapelite appears Banded and Itacolumite appears Rough. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Itacolumite is dull. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.