Know all about Schist and Diamictite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Diamictite is Clastic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Diamictite appears Banded. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime.