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