Know all about Travertine and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine and Shale belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Travertine appears Fibrous and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Shale is dull. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Travertine and Shale are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.