Know all about Shoshonite and Mangerite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Mangerite is Phaneritic. Shoshonite appears Dull and Mangerite appears Shiny. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Mangerite is subvitreous to dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Mangerite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite and Mangerite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.