Know all about Shonkinite and Pyrolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Pyrolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Pyrolite is Phaneritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Pyrolite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Pyrolite is shiny. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Pyrolite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Pyrolite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.