Know all about Shoshonite and Benmoreite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Benmoreite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular. Shoshonite appears Dull and Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Benmoreite is earthy. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.