Know all about Shonkinite and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Boninite is vitreous. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).