Know all about Shonkinite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Shale is dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.