Know all about Shonkinite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Shonkinite and Latite is subvitreous to dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).