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