Know all about Shale and Jasperoid properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale and Jasperoid belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Jasperoid is Earthy. Shale appears Muddy and Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Jasperoid is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).