Know all about Schist and Blueschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist and Blueschist belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Blueschist is Foliated. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Blueschist appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Blueschist is dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Blueschist is available in blue, bluish - grey, purple, shades of blue colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Blueschist are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, tombstones.