Phyllite: The Gallery

In the rock spectrum, phyllite occupies a position like indigo in the rainbow—it seems sort of transitional, without a clear identity of its own. Phyllite sits between slate and schist, but I've gained a new appreciation for phyllite after a few days in Vermont looking at the rocks. Now it's slate that looks dull and limited to me, while phyllite has a wide range of attributes, from color to sheen to accessory minerals. Have a look in this new gallery.
_{Vermont phyllite — Geology guide photo}