Know all about Pegmatite and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Metapelite is earthy. Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz and that of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.