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