Know all about Shoshonite and Phonolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Phonolite is Granular. Shoshonite appears Dull and Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Phonolite is greasy to dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite and Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.