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