Know all about Shoshonite and Sandstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Shoshonite appears Dull and Sandstone appears Rough. The luster of Shoshonite and Sandstone is dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Sandstone is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Sandstone are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.