Know all about Shale and Jaspillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale and Jaspillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis. Shale appears Muddy and Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Jaspillite is earthy. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry.