Know all about Pumice and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Pumice appears Vesicular and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Pumice and Metapelite is earthy. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.