Know all about Granite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.