Know all about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.