Know all about Pumice and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Pumice appears Vesicular and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.