Know all about Lignite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Lignite are electricity generation and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.