Know all about Tephrite and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.