Know all about Shoshonite and Porphyry properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Porphyry is Porphyritic. Shoshonite appears Dull and Porphyry appears Dull. The luster of Shoshonite and Porphyry is dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.