Know all about Phyllite and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Boninite is vitreous. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).