Know all about Phyllite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Basalt is not available. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.