Know all about Shoshonite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Shoshonite appears Dull and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.