Know all about Shoshonite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Shoshonite appears Dull and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Schist is shiny. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.