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Shonkinite and Claystone


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All about Claystone and Shonkinite Properties

Know all about Claystone and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Claystone is Clastic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Claystone appears Rough and Dull and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Claystone is dull while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Claystone are pottery and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.

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