Know all about Schist and Wehrlite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Wehrlite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Wehrlite is Banded. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Wehrlite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Wehrlite is metallic. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Wehrlite is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Wehrlite are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.