Know all about Shonkinite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Schist is shiny. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.