Know all about Shonkinite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Andesite is vitreous. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.