Know all about Diamictite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diamictite and Shale belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diamictite is Clastic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Diamictite appears Banded and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Shale is dull. Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.