Know all about Shale and Epidosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Epidosite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Shale appears Muddy and Epidosite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Epidosite is not available. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Epidosite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Epidosite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.