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