Know all about Shoshonite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Shoshonite appears Dull and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).