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