Know all about Shoshonite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Shoshonite appears Dull and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.