Know all about Jasperoid and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Jasperoid is Earthy whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly while that of Shoshonite is dull. Jasperoid is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.