Know all about Phyllite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Arkose is dull. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.