Know all about Shoshonite and Variolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite and Variolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Shoshonite appears Dull and Variolite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Variolite is not available. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite and Variolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.