Know all about Shonkinite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).