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