Know all about Benmoreite and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Benmoreite and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Benmoreite is earthy while that of Shoshonite is dull. Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling and that of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.