Know all about Schist and Lignite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Lignite are electricity generation.