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