Know all about Schist and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.