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