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