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