Know all about Granulite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granulite is Granoblastic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Granulite is vitreous while that of Shale is dull. Granulite is available in black, brown colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.