Know all about Dolomite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.