Know all about Shonkinite and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.