Know all about Schist and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.