Know all about Shonkinite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Anthracite is shiny. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.