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