Know all about Mangerite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Mangerite is Phaneritic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Mangerite appears Shiny and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Mangerite is subvitreous to dull while that of Shale is dull. Mangerite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Mangerite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.