Know all about Shale and Felsite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Felsite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Felsite is Arborescent Patterned, Vitreous. Shale appears Muddy and Felsite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Felsite is vitreous. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Felsite is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Felsite are mirror, jewelry.