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