Know all about Granulite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granulite is Granoblastic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Granulite is vitreous while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Granulite is available in black, brown colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.