Know all about Oolite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Oolite appears Rounded and Rough and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Oolite is pearly to shiny while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.