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