Know all about Travertine and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Travertine appears Fibrous and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Metapelite is earthy. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery and that of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.