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