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