Phyllite and Hornfels

All about Phyllite and Hornfels Properties

Know all about Phyllite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite and Hornfels belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Hornfels is shiny. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite and Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.