Know all about Suevite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Suevite is Earthy whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Suevite appears Banded and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Suevite is earthy while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.