Know all about Shonkinite and Lignite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Lignite are electricity generation.