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