Know all about Shonkinite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.