All about Schist and Rhyolite Properties
Know all about Schist and Rhyolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Rhyolite appears Banded. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Rhyolite is earthy. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry.