Know all about Jasperoid and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jasperoid and Shale belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Jasperoid is Earthy whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly while that of Shale is dull. Jasperoid is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.