Know all about Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Shoshonite appears Dull and Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.