Know all about Whiteschist and Argillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Whiteschist is Foliated whereas that of Argillite is Clastic, Polished. Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated and Argillite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull while that of Argillite is waxy and dull. Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime and that of Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends.