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