Know all about Shale and Pegmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic. Shale appears Muddy and Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz.