Know all about Shonkinite and Pumice properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Pumice belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Pumice is Vesicular. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Pumice appears Vesicular. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Pumice is earthy. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums.