Know all about Phyllite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.