Know all about Turbidite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Turbidite appears Dull and Banded and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Turbidite is metallic while that of Schist is shiny. Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.