Shoshonite and Kenyte

All about Shoshonite and Kenyte Properties

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