Know all about Granophyre and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Shoshonite is dull. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.