Know all about Shonkinite and Adamellite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Adamellite is Porphyritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Adamellite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Adamellite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Adamellite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Adamellite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.