Know all about Shale and Serpentinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Serpentinite is Earthy. Shale appears Muddy and Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Serpentinite is waxy and dull. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Serpentinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Serpentinite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.