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