Know all about Shonkinite and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Shonkinite and Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.