Metapelite and Scoria

All about Metapelite and Scoria Properties

Know all about Metapelite and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Metapelite appears Banded and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.