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