Know all about Shoshonite and Charnockite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Charnockite is Granular. Shoshonite appears Dull and Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Charnockite is not available. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.