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