Know all about Dacite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dacite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Dacite appears Vesicular and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Dacite and Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.