Know all about Schist and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Boninite is vitreous. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).