Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry

All about Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry Properties

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