Know all about Harzburgite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Harzburgite is Phaneritic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Harzburgite appears Rough and Shiny and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Harzburgite is shiny while that of Shale is dull. Harzburgite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Harzburgite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.