Know all about Phyllite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite and Anthracite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Anthracite is shiny. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.