Know all about Shale and Norite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Norite is Phaneritic. Shale appears Muddy and Norite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Norite is not available. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Norite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.