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