Know all about Schist and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.