Know all about Shoshonite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Shoshonite appears Dull and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.