Know all about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Shale is dull. Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.