Know all about Shoshonite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Shoshonite appears Dull and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.