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