Know all about Felsite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Felsite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Felsite is Arborescent Patterned, Vitreous whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Felsite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Felsite is vitreous while that of Shale is dull. Felsite is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Felsite are mirror, jewelry and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.