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