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