Know all about Laterite and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Laterite and Shoshonite is dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.