Know all about Metapelite and Minette properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Minette belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Minette is Porphyritic. Metapelite appears Banded and Minette appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Minette is subvitreous to dull. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Minette is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Minette are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).