Know all about Schist and Granulite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist and Granulite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Granulite is Granoblastic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Granulite is vitreous. Schist and Granulite are available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones.