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