Know all about Shoshonite and Teschenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Teschenite is Phaneritic. Shoshonite appears Dull and Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Teschenite is not available. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.