Know all about Shonkinite and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shonkinite is Earthy whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Shonkinite and Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.