Know all about Schist and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Arkose is dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.