Know all about Shonkinite and Harzburgite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Harzburgite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Harzburgite is Phaneritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Harzburgite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Harzburgite is shiny. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Harzburgite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Harzburgite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.