Know all about Pumice and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Pumice appears Vesicular and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.