Shonkinite and Phyllite

All about Shonkinite and Phyllite Properties

Know all about Shonkinite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.