Know all about Schist and Blue Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Blue Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Blue Granite is Phaneritic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Blue Granite appears Shiny. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Blue Granite is subvitreous to dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Blue Granite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Blue Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.