Schist and Mylonite

All about Schist and Mylonite Properties

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