Know all about Phyllite and Felsite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Felsite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Felsite is Arborescent Patterned, Vitreous. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Felsite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Felsite is vitreous. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Felsite is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Felsite are mirror, jewelry.