Know all about Oolite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Oolite appears Rounded and Rough and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Oolite is pearly to shiny while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.