Know all about Shonkinite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Essexite is not available. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.