Know all about Shonkinite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).