Know all about Borolanite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Borolanite is Granular whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Borolanite is greasy to dull while that of Schist is shiny. Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Borolanite are cemetery markers and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.