Know all about Charnockite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Charnockite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Charnockite is Granular whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Charnockite is not available while that of Shale is dull. Charnockite 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 Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.