Know all about Dolomite and Oil shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Oil shale belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Oil shale is Splintery. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Oil shale appears Muddy. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Oil shale is dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Oil shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite and Oil shale are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).