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