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