Know all about Schist and Norite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Norite is Phaneritic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Norite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Norite is not available. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Norite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.