Know all about Andesite and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Shoshonite is dull. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.