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