Know all about Shonkinite and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).