Know all about Phyllite and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.