Know all about Schist and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist and Whiteschist belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.