Know all about Shonkinite and Chalk properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Chalk is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Chalk appears Soft. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Chalk is dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Chalk is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Chalk are alumina refineries, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, paper industry, production of lime, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, whiting, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.