Know all about Schist and Talc carbonate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist and Talc carbonate belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Talc carbonate is Very Soft. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Talc carbonate appears Soft. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Talc carbonate is pearly. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder.