Know all about Shale and Granulite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Granulite is Granoblastic. Shale appears Muddy and Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Granulite is vitreous. Shale and Granulite are available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones.