Know all about Schist and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Essexite is not available. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.