Know all about Phyllite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite and Soapstone belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Soapstone is greasy. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).