Know all about Aplite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Schist is shiny. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.