Know all about Shale and Pantellerite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Pantellerite is Eutaxitic. Shale appears Muddy and Pantellerite appears Layered and Foliated. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Pantellerite is earthy. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Pantellerite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Shale and Pantellerite are creating artwork, pottery.