Know all about Shonkinite and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Shoshonite is dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite and Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.