Know all about Benmoreite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Benmoreite is earthy while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.