Know all about Argillite and Benmoreite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Argillite is Clastic, Polished whereas that of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular. Argillite appears Rough and Dull and Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Argillite is waxy and dull while that of Benmoreite is earthy. Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, white colors whereas Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends and that of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.