Know all about Shale and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shale and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shale is Clastic, Splintery whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Shale appears Muddy and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Shale is dull while that of Turbidite is metallic. Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Shale are creating artwork, pottery and that of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.