Know all about Schist and Jaspillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Jaspillite is earthy. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry.