Know all about Schist and Dacite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Dacite appears Vesicular. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Dacite is subvitreous to dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.