Know all about Shale and Charnockite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Charnockite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Charnockite is Granular. Shale appears Muddy and Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Charnockite is not available. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.