Know all about Boninite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Boninite and Shonkinite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).