Know all about Phyllite and Alkali Feldspar Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.