Know all about Shonkinite and Diorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Diorite is Phaneritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Diorite appears Shiny. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Diorite is shiny. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Diorite are creating artwork, curling.