Know all about Shale and Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Shale appears Muddy and Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums.