Know all about Phyllite and Charnockite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Charnockite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Charnockite is Granular. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Charnockite is not available. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.