Know all about Shonkinite and Dacite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Dacite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Dacite appears Vesicular. The luster of Shonkinite and Dacite is subvitreous to dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.