Know all about Harzburgite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Harzburgite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Harzburgite is Phaneritic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Harzburgite appears Rough and Shiny and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Harzburgite is shiny while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Harzburgite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Harzburgite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.