Know all about Adamellite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adamellite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adamellite is Porphyritic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Adamellite appears Veined or Pebbled and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Adamellite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Adamellite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Adamellite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.