Know all about Phyllite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite and Schist belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Schist is shiny. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.