Know all about Phyllite and Gabbro properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Gabbro belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Gabbro is Phaneritic. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Gabbro is not available. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.