Know all about Argillite and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Argillite is Clastic, Polished whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Argillite appears Rough and Dull and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Argillite is waxy and dull while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, white colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends and that of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.