Know all about Marl and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Marl and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Marl is Earthy whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Marl appears Rough and Dull and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Marl is dull while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Marl is available in beige, brown, green, grey, white colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Marl are creating artwork, soil conditioner and that of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.