Know all about Claystone and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Claystone is Clastic whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Claystone appears Rough and Dull and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Claystone and Shoshonite is dull. Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors whereas Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Claystone are pottery and that of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.