Know all about Shoshonite and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Shoshonite is Porphyritic whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Shoshonite appears Dull and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Shoshonite is dull while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.