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