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