Know all about Metapelite and Slate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite and Slate belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Slate is Foliated. Metapelite appears Banded and Slate appears Dull. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Slate is dull. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Slate is available in black, brown, buff, green, light to dark grey, purple, red, shades of blue colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Slate are blackboards, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, standard material for the bed of billiard table, standard material for the beds of pool and snooker table, tombstones, used in aquariums, writing slates.