Know all about Benmoreite and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Benmoreite and Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Benmoreite is earthy while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling and that of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.