Phyllite and Eclogite

All about Phyllite and Eclogite Properties

Know all about Phyllite and Eclogite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite and Eclogite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Eclogite is Earthy. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Eclogite 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 Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone.