Know all about Schist and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist and Gossan belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Gossan is metallic. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.