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