Know all about Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic. Shoshonite appears Dull and Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.