Know all about Phyllite and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.