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