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