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