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