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