Know all about Shonkinite and Lherzolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Lherzolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Lherzolite is Grenue. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Shonkinite and Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Lherzolite is available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums.