Know all about Ignimbrite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Ignimbrite is Aphanitic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Ignimbrite appears Dull, Vesicular and Foilated and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Ignimbrite is vitreous to dull while that of Shale is dull. Ignimbrite is available in beige, black, brown, grey, pink, white colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Ignimbrite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.