Know all about Wehrlite and Oil shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Wehrlite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oil shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Wehrlite is Banded whereas that of Oil shale is Splintery. Wehrlite appears Rough and Banded and Oil shale appears Muddy. The luster of Wehrlite is metallic while that of Oil shale is dull. Wehrlite is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors whereas Oil shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Wehrlite are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Oil shale are an oil and gas reservoir.