Know all about Aplite and Greenschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Greenschist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Greenschist is shiny. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Greenschist is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Greenschist are blackboards, manufacture of tools, writing slates.