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