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