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