Know all about Phyllite and Pumice properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Pumice is Vesicular. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Pumice appears Vesicular. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Pumice is earthy. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums.