Know all about Metapelite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite and Phyllite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Metapelite appears Banded and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.