Know all about Dolomite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.