Know all about Shonkinite and Rhyolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Rhyolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Rhyolite appears Banded. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Rhyolite is earthy. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry.