Know all about Shoshonite and Serpentinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Serpentinite is Earthy. Shoshonite appears Dull and Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Serpentinite is waxy and dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Serpentinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Serpentinite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.