Know all about Shoshonite and Granodiorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic. Shoshonite appears Dull and Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.