Know all about Schist and Pegmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz.