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