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