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