Know all about Shale and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale and Claystone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Shale appears Muddy and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Shale and Claystone is dull. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shale and Claystone are creating artwork, pottery.