Know all about Shoshonite and Rapakivi Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Shoshonite appears Dull and Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.