Know all about Ijolite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Ijolite 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 Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.