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