Know all about Phyllite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).