Know all about Shale and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Shale appears Muddy and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.