Know all about Phyllite and Porphyry properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Porphyry appears Dull. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Porphyry is dull. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.