Know all about Shale and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale and Dolomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Shale appears Muddy and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).