Know all about Shale and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Shale appears Muddy and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.