Know all about Schist and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Shale is dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.