Know all about Shonkinite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Granophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.