Know all about Shonkinite and Mudstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Mudstone is Clastic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Mudstone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Mudstone is dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Mudstone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Mudstone are creating artwork, pottery.