Know all about Shoshonite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Shoshonite appears Dull and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite and Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.