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