Know all about Shonkinite and Quartzite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Quartzite is Foliated, Granular. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Quartzite appears Lustrous. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Quartzite is vitreous. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Quartzite is available in black, blue, brown, green, light grey, purple, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Quartzite are an oil and gas reservoir, as armour rock for sea walls, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, in aquifers, laboratory bench tops, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.