Know all about Wackestone and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Wackestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Wackestone is Clastic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Wackestone appears Rough and Dull and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Wackestone is dull while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Wackestone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Wackestone are cemetery markers, pottery and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.