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