Know all about Shonkinite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.