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