Know all about Phyllite and Carbonatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Carbonatite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux.