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