Know all about Schist and Adakite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Adakite is Porphyritic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Adakite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums.