Know all about Shoshonite and Borolanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Borolanite is Granular. Shoshonite appears Dull and Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Borolanite is greasy to dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite and Borolanite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.