Know all about Shoshonite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Shoshonite appears Dull and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Essexite is not available. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.