Know all about Schist and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.