Know all about Eclogite and Oil shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Oil shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Eclogite is Earthy whereas that of Oil shale is Splintery. Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Oil shale appears Muddy. The luster of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull while that of Oil shale is dull. Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Oil shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone and that of Oil shale are an oil and gas reservoir.