Know all about Shonkinite and Sandstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Sandstone appears Rough. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Sandstone is dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Sandstone is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Sandstone are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.