Know all about Shonkinite and Rapakivi Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.