Know all about Schist and Teschenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Teschenite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Teschenite is Phaneritic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Teschenite is not available. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.