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