Know all about Shoshonite and Lignite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Shoshonite appears Dull and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Lignite are electricity generation.