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