Know all about Borolanite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Borolanite is Granular whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Borolanite is greasy to dull while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Borolanite are cemetery markers and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.