Know all about Soapstone and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Soapstone is Polished whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Soapstone is greasy while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Soapstone and Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).