Know all about Phonolite and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Shoshonite is dull. Phonolite 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 Phonolite and Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.