Know all about Metapelite and Quartzite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite and Quartzite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Quartzite is Foliated, Granular. Metapelite appears Banded and Quartzite appears Lustrous. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Quartzite is vitreous. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Quartzite is available in black, blue, brown, green, light grey, purple, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Quartzite are an oil and gas reservoir, as armour rock for sea walls, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, in aquifers, laboratory bench tops, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.