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