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