Know all about Phyllite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Latite 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 Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).