Know all about Shonkinite and Jaspillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Jaspillite is earthy. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry.