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