All about Schist and Borolanite Properties
Know all about Schist and Borolanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Borolanite is Granular. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Borolanite is greasy to dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Borolanite are cemetery markers.