Know all about Shoshonite and Hornblendite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Shoshonite appears Dull and Hornblendite appears Foliated. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.