Know all about Ijolite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Schist is shiny. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.