Know all about Boninite and Oil shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oil shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Oil shale is Splintery. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Oil shale appears Muddy. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Oil shale is dull. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Oil shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Boninite and Oil shale are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).