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