Know all about Borolanite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Borolanite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Borolanite is Granular whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Borolanite is greasy to dull while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Borolanite and Shonkinite are available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Borolanite are cemetery markers and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.