Know all about Shale and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Shale appears Muddy and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Essexite is not available. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.