Phyllite and Benmoreite

All about Phyllite and Benmoreite Properties

Know all about Phyllite and Benmoreite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Benmoreite is earthy. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.