Know all about Phyllite and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).