Know all about Shonkinite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.