Know all about Phyllite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Shale is dull. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.