Know all about Foidolite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Foidolite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Foidolite is Earthy whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Foidolite appears Dull and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Foidolite and Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Foidolite 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 Foidolite and Shonkinite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.