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