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