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