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