Know all about Schist and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.