Know all about Phyllite and Kenyte properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Kenyte belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Kenyte is Glassy, Granular. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Kenyte appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Kenyte is greasy to dull. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Kenyte is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite and Kenyte are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.