Know all about Schist and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Claystone is dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Claystone are pottery.