Know all about Shonkinite and Porphyry properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Porphyry appears Dull. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Porphyry is dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.