Know all about Adamellite and 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 Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Adamellite is Porphyritic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Adamellite appears Veined or Pebbled and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Adamellite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Shale is dull. Adamellite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas 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 Shale are creating artwork, pottery.