Know all about Schist and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist and Skarn belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).