Know all about Anorthosite and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Shoshonite is dull. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.