Know all about Marble and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Marble and Phyllite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Marble is Granular whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Marble appears Veined and Shiny and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Marble is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Marble is available in black, blue, brown, grey, pink, white colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Marble are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, paper industry, tombstones, used in aquariums, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.