Jaspillite and Schist

All about Jaspillite and Schist Properties

Know all about Jaspillite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Jaspillite is earthy while that of Schist is shiny. Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.