Know all about Dolomite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Schist is shiny. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.