Know all about Schist and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist and Anthracite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Schist and Anthracite is shiny. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.