Know all about Shoshonite and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Shoshonite appears Dull and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.