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