Know all about Shoshonite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Shoshonite appears Dull and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Andesite is vitreous. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.